Sexual prejudice, sexism, and religion

Etengoff, Chana; Lefevor, Tyler G

doi:10.1016/j.copsyc.2020.08.024

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“…Correction to Lefevor et al (2021) In the article "The Relationship Between Religiousness and Health Among Sexual Minorities: A Meta-Analysis," by G. Tyler Lefevor, Edward B. Davis, Jacqueline Y. Paiz, and Abigail C. P. Smack (Psychological Bulletin, 2021, Vol. 147, No.…”

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“…Minority stress (Meyer, 2003) and structural stigma (Hatzenbuehler, 2009) theories would posit that R/S may be linked with health difficulties because many religious spaces have historically promoted and perpetuated homonegativity (Etengoff & Lefevor, 2020). Although the overall analysis failed to find the disparities predicted by these theories, several other trends in the data suggested that, for large segments of the global sexual minority population, minority stress and structural stigma are still at play in many religious spaces.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…These findings likely reflect the degree to which religion has been a vehicle of sexual stigma and oppression across history and cultures (Etengoff & Lefevor, 2020;Hoffarth et al, 2018;Worthen et al, 2017). Throughout history, religious texts and traditions have been key structural mechanisms by which cultures have cross-generationally transmitted sexual stigma (that is, "a culture's shared knowledge about the negative regard, inferior status, and relative powerlessness that society collectively accords to nonheterosexual behaviors, identity, relationships, and communities"; Herek & McLemore, 2013, p. 311) and sexual prejudice (i.e., "a negative attitude toward an individual based on her or his membership in a group defined by its members' sexual attractions, behaviors, or orientation"; Herek & McLemore, 2013, p. 311).…”

Section: Religion/spirituality and Health Among Sexual Minoritiesmentioning

confidence: 92%

“…They also can offer formative contexts for character education (McMinn, 2017; Worthington & Berry, 2005), virtue development (Furrow et al, 2004; Schnitker & Emmons, 2017), and community engagement (Driskell et al, 2008; Uslander, 2002). On the other hand, R/S may hinder health through negative and harmful interactions with R/S individuals and groups (Chatters et al, 2018; Ellison et al, 2009), well-intentioned but ill-informed advice that is harmful to health (Oh et al, 2019; Stanford, 2007), and modeling or reinforcement of prejudicial attitudes and behaviors (Etengoff & Lefevor, 2020; Ng & Gervais, 2017; Rowatt et al, 2009, 2013).…”

Section: Religion/spirituality and Health In The General Populationmentioning

confidence: 99%

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The relationship between religiousness and health among sexual minorities: A meta-analysis.

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Section: Religion/spirituality and Health Among Sexual Minoritiesmentioning

confidence: 92%

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The relationship between religiousness and health among sexual minorities: A meta-analysis.

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“…In contrast to sexual identity confusion , sexual identity conflict entails awareness and acknowledgement of same-gender attraction in conjunction with tension between sexual attraction and other values or identities. Sexual identity conflict is often experienced in the context of religious teachings and values because of historical homonegativity within traditional religions (Etengoff & Lefevor, 2021; Rodriguez, 2010). However, sexual identity conflict may also be experienced in the context of race/ethnicity and other cultural identities.…”

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First do no harm: Principles of care for clients with sexual identity confusion and/or conflict.

Lefevor¹,

Goldblum²,

Dowling³

et al. 2022

Psychotherapy

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Individuals who experience sexual identity confusion and/or conflict face unique stressors and life circumstances for which they may seek psychotherapy; however, little specific guidance exists for therapists working with clients who experience sexual identity confusion and/or conflict. To meet this need, we present a framework for therapists whose clients experience distress related to sexual identity confusion and/ or conflict. We first define and describe sexual identity confusion and conflict, situating both in developmental theories of sexual identity. We then review clinical approaches that have been used historically to inform treatment with clients experiencing sexual identity confusion and/or conflict. Next, we discuss guiding ethical and clinical principles to inform such a clinical approach. Then, we provide assessment and treatment recommendations. We conclude by discussing considerations for working with clients who are diverse in gender identity, race/ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, and religious affiliation. Clinical Impact StatementQuestion: This article explores how to provide ethical and effective therapy for individuals who experience sexual identity confusion/conflict. Findings: We provide definitions of key terms, a review of theory, and clinical approaches, guiding ethical and clinical principles, assessment and treatment recommendations, and special considerations for clinicians to use in their applied practice. Meaning: We encourage therapists to be mindful of their biases around sexual identity confusion/conflict, to focus on helping clients explore at the client's pace and from their perspective, and to ensure that therapists' efforts do no harm. Next Steps: Future research should seek to investigate the generalizability of the principles discussed and to understand how these principles apply for gender identity confusion/conflict.

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Suicidal ideation among active and nonactive/former Latter‐day Saint sexual minorities

Lefevor

McGraw

Skidmore

2021

Journal Community Psychology

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Sexual minorities (SMs) in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS) experience a number of unique risks related to their religious/spiritual and SM experience that may increase their likelihood of experiencing suicidal ideation (SI) and ultimately dying by suicide. However, it is unclear which aspects of these experiences are responsible for elevated SI. It is further unclear whether religiousness/ spirituality and minority stress relate to SI similarly for active and nonactive/former LDS SMs. To address this gap, we examined data from 602 active and nonactive/former LDS SMs. Active and nonactive LDS SMs reported similar degrees of SI and minority stress but differing degrees of religiousness/spirituality with active LDS SMs reporting more religiousness/spirituality than nonactive/former LDS SMs. Several variables were associated with increased SI in both groups including positive religious coping, interpersonal religious struggles, internalized homonegativity, and concealment. Other variables were associated with decreased SI in both groups including resolving conflict between sexual and religious identities, family support, and friend support. Our results suggest that whether LDS SMs are active in their faith is an important factor to consider when understanding how religiousness/spirituality and minority stress relate to SI.

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Sexual prejudice, sexism, and religion

Cited by 35 publications

References 53 publications

The relationship between religiousness and health among sexual minorities: A meta-analysis.

The relationship between religiousness and health among sexual minorities: A meta-analysis.

First do no harm: Principles of care for clients with sexual identity confusion and/or conflict.

Suicidal ideation among active and nonactive/former Latter‐day Saint sexual minorities

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